Q&A Thread for an Upcoming Episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

How did it feel for yall to be able to book Roderick Strong on DPW? Do yall have any stories involving him? Thanks boys! (ps, my memory sucks, I can’t remember if yall have done this question or q&a before, so if you have, I apologize.)

Do the boys fuck with 28 Days Later? If so what did you think of 28 Years Later?

Can you guys go a little in depth on when you guys record your podcast? Specifically time wise! Also are you guys chillen and then recording? That’s just the energy I get especially based on the aftershow!

I’m probably too late, but I wondered! Does Mei have to contact you about defending the DPW championship? Do you get a say in who it’s defended against? Or any say on the finish? Thanks! 🫶

What's your favorite video game soundtrack? Not including the SvR or Day of Reckoning games, because we all know it'd be the one with Bonecracker

If there was a deadlockpw restaurant what would some of the menu items. Maybe a Newark style cheesecake?

I'm launching a product called "celebrity throats" which is basically a fleshlight featuring the mouth of a celebrity, and I'm wondering if you boys would like to have one bearing your likeness. The first People I've signed on are Linda mcmahon, Rosie O'Donnell, and Dick "The Cock" Johnson.

Best amusement park and best rollercoaster you've been on?

Hey did yall know that Bryce Wagoner once said that while working on Smackdown Vs Raw that they watched porn as a group and pondered what pornstars did after porn? Imagine that, a bunch of guys jorking it while working on season mode. Anyways just wanted to ask, what shows have yall been into lately? Also he worked on Svr 2008 so I imagine everyone was busy so that's why the game was ass

This is a 2 parter: 1. What da dog doin? 2. How da dog doin?

What are your thoughts on the idea that The Undertaker is a Death Match wrestler? (Hell in a Cell being his Cage of Death)

What are y’all’s most prized collectables?

To celebrate 35 years of Cartoon Network, What would you guys say is your favorite Cartoon Network show

What is most underrated Indy Wrestling promotion of all time?

Does Jake or any of the other crew ever do something on camera just to pop you guys? I can see Jake yelling “lock em up!” during a match.

Gun to your head fuck marry kill: Great Khali with the upside down title, Tajiri with the pies, Horace Hogan with the chain

No question, just wanted to say that you guys help me get through tough days :)

Would you rather have Jim Ross with the promo skills of the great khali orrrrr the great khali with Jim Ross’s voice?

What is a video game you’d like to see turned into movie or tv series?

Question for the boys. Who's sleeping with who?

Is there a match to you guys that’s a 5* match but one botch ruined it? Lesnar v Angle kicked ass but I was so concerned with Lesnar’s neck I got lost in his health over the match

I went back and watched all the old episodes of the podcats and saw that you guys used to review the AEW shows. I was wondering if you two still keep up with it?

wanted a bring up an old question for the boys, see if their opinions have changed. do you boys prefer it hamburger or hot dog style?

What's your third favorite color?

Will we see more of that hot new band DPW? I want to come to the front and punch my friend in the faaaaaaaaace

What are some of your least favorite video games and why?

What is the absolute worst match yall have seen? Like bottom of the barrel bad

Since you guys have been covering so much ‘05-‘06 WWE lately, I was wondering if you guys thought ‘05 Christian should’ve gotten a world title run? Not everyone can be champ but if you look at any entrance of his from this time there were Peep section signs everywhere!

god knows im late but might as well still ask, is there an app you use for tracking macros and nutrients and the such?

When looking back on your Fandom, what was the moment you realized you wanted to be apart of the wrestling business?

When did you guys become baseball fans?

Question for Jawnny. I’m coming to Philly to sign The Declaration of Independence, any fun things to do?

What are your top 3 Dav Bastitas films? Mine are Stuber, Stuber, and Stuber

What are some of your favorite memories and or stories from running dpw

If you could remove one person out of wrestling history forever (wrestler, writer, producer, etc) with the snap of a finger, who’d you send to the Shadow Realm and why?

If you guys were part of the Dupps, what would your names be?

question for johnny: how has philly been with the world cup around? have you seen anything funny yourself?

"If you had to cast a Batman or Spider-Man movie using a mix of current and yesteryear’s wrestlers, who would you pick for what roles? Love you, boyz! Johnny, you rule and get too much heat for a lovable babyface."

who do you think you are? what gives you the right?

Question for James... How bout those Hurricanes??? Lets Go Canes BABY and we beat the Flyers fuck Philly LMAO

With Tony no longer on the show(hoping for a possible return in the future) has jawny considered turning on the camera for the video versions of the episodes? Bonus questions how often do you guys talk to Tony if at all.

Thoughts on current AEW? Post Darby run leading to Forbidden Door then the Owen tournament/Wembley right around the corner.

Alright boys, you each get to book one match involving anyone in history at any point in their career. Tag, singles, trios, whatever. What are the matches?

Just out of curiosity, what are your guys’ favorite movies and do you have any other suggestions for films to watch?

What pod episode has seen the highest spike in listeners?

Whats your favorite?

who is the dream guest fro the LOOOOONG way, also SMOKE.

What would be your ideal wrestling game? Would it be a sim like Total Extreme Wrestling or Pro Wrestling Sim, an in-ring experience like WWE 2K or No Mercy, or a mix of both? Personally, I'd love a booking sim that lets you watch the shows play out like in Universe Mode.

Would y’all ever consider doing reviews/recaps of modern shows every once in a while? I know doing that long term would be annoying as hell but would love to see y’all’s reaction to current wrestling stuff

If you could book any two wrestlers in a match, who would they be and what would the stipulation be? I’d have Goldberg vs Shawn Michaels in a fuck Brer Hart match

What's a video game ending that pissed you off the most?

Question for the boys, I’m the one the posted in the Reddit I was Deadlocked in. I was wondering how it’s going for you boys?

I'm gonna go get a drink from the fridge you guys want anything?

Who would you like to see from any company do a best of 7 loser leave or retires

Whats your favorite bloodline™® moment

If you started DPW during the Monday Night Wars, and could steal 3 wrestlers from WWF, WCW, and ECW each, who would you take?

Jawney / James if you were in a deathmatch what type of deathmatch would it be who would it be against and what spot would you take to lose the match

Hi James and Jawnny, How do you two feel being called "donkey cuds" by the Big Valbowski on Twitter. Thanks!

For both boyz, have you been surprised to find out a wrestler that you've worked with or admire is a secret dipper? And whom was the most shocking to hear was a fan of Deadlock?

Matches in DPW you guys almost booked but fell through at the last minute?

What's it like seeing so many DPW alumni doing well in WWE and AEW? Seeing Jake Something in that cage at Forbidden Door had me feeling some kinda way.

You guys need anything? Water?

Have you guys played WWF Royal Rumble on the SNES?

If you could book any star to appear in 90s ECW, who would it be?

What's your guys' comfort horror series?

Hey guys, just wanted to ask what your favorite drink is? For me, it’s an ice cold Dr.Pepper! With 23 flavors it’s sure to make your friends say “look at my man bringing the Dr.Peppers”!

Mr. Blud, what is your top 10 favorite wrestling game collectibles in your collection? And why is it cooler than James'?

The actual watching aside, what kind of retro shows do you most like reviewing: great, well-paced, perfectly booked shows or complete trash-fire trainwrecks?

Yall gonna play metaphor refantazio or what

I’m drunk playing a game of pool, am I stripes or solids?

Going through a bit of a rough patch and you boys certainly help, but whats one thing that helps you out of a funk?

Jawnny I'll be honest I thought you and Jimmy Lloyd were bruddahs

Hey boys I just got married and I'm going on my honeymoon. How many replica belts should I pack?

Inspired by you guys playing 5 Star Booker and generally being horror fans: What does your average DPW card look like if you can only book horror villains? Is Pinhead politicking crazy backstage? What's the alien from Alien's fee - will the alien do the job? Is every Freddie Krueger match a dream match? etc etc, stay dangerous boys & keep up the good work.

question for john flud - when will you and how?

If you two were on a deserted island which one would be the first to kill the other and eat them

how da dog doin?

Would you guys have used my dad, Pig Greaser Stankland, in DPW if you could?

Funny Question boys: if you were given the opportunity if dpw was still around today to book heiderench for a meet and greet and do something on the show , what segment Will have you done ,like heiderench mananing mad dog connelly or manage the beast mortos or even read a poem about dpw or Maybe give heiderench a giant DPW exclusive Chocolate bar , thanks boys???

What yalls thoughts on whats currently happening in WWE and AEW? Forbidden Door and Night of Champions just passed and wanted to get your opinions on whats currently happening

If you were a micro brawler what pose would you be in?

Favorite Gex level?

What’re are y’all’s favorite bits from Jackass now that the last movie has come out?

What's your favourite PeroxWhy?Gen song?

What is your guys's favorite pokémon. Maybe give us a top 3 or top 5 list. Or not I don't really care

What are your thoughts on Andrade kicking Jake Doyle/Something in the balls as hard as humanly possible in a major pay-per-view match?

Based on the many Retro Reviews done on the pod, has there been any wrestlers/tag teams that have stuck out to you that are now considered a big favorite of yours that weren’t beforehand?

What are some songs that you think would make great entrance themes? I offer up Them Bones by Alice In Chains, Machinehead by Bush, and Blow Me Away by Breaking Benjamin off the Halo 2 soundtrack. Maybe Reptile by NIN if you’re a real FREAK.

If you could get any person ever to be a guest on the long way, who would be the dream get?

Any plans on future merch drops online? (big apologies to the boys if this has been asked a million times)

1 wrestler as a partner and 1 weapon from the world of wrestling, what are you picking to survive the zombie apocalypse?

Question for James, what are the three most important aspects of a good sandwich?

Have you found that watching stuff for the pod changed your perception of some eras that you maybe hadn't revisited or seen before?

Why Jawnny, why did you do it?

Is there any chance that we could see more 2011 episodes in the future f.e Summer of punk?

What are your guys favorite movies starring professional wrestlers?

Are there any ongoing bits/inside jokes from the DEADLOCK community that you think need to be retired? I legit cannot tell if Jawnny is working the marks whenever he gets upset at all the Chase Richardson name variations.

With how the show has become more experimental over time with the podcast reviews like lucha underground now to the legendary XWF, has there ever been consideration for other shows/eras like ROH or the Bill Watts era of WCW that haven't been talked about much on the pod? Will we see the death of DEADLOCK the minute 2022 Raw or Chikara is reviewed on the pod?

What are some dream Stables you'd like to see or would have liked to have seen?

Do you guys have any merch that is still available to buy?

Who was the first wrestler to win a world title that you did not believe in? Like you saw him win the title and were like "Really? This guy?"

Would you guys consider bringing back reviews of current stuff, maybe as a patreon reward?

Raw Family Reunion 10/9/2006. A fun episode of Raw that had multiple inter promotional matches between Raw, SD & ECW. An at the time rare 3 hour Raw that takes place in Columbia, SC…..home of the GameCOCKS.

Do you ever intend on releasing more DPW merch?

How's it going?

have you seen macgruber

Did you ever think about doing a Jackass SGH back then or is it just possible for The Long Way guest to pick one of them

Can we see a Diablo 4 Hardcore run from the Da Bois Who Run Dis Ting?

How long are you guys wanting to keep doing the Deadlock thing? Not that I’m complaining, I’m here till the wheels fall off

Hey Pulse do you play Yugioh Master Duel? If so what's your favorite decks to play? I know you mentioned having a gravekeeper deck irl. Also mine is Busterblader with dragon maids sprinkled in.🐉

Is there a possibility of physical DPW releases in the future, ie. single blu-rays or box sets?

When my parents wrestle at night, why does the referee just sit in a chair in the corner instead of counting the pin?

Have yall ever left a wrestling shoe mad or upset about how bad it was?

What faction would the boys have been in back in the day? Besides the obvious James in the nation, and Jawny in the oddities.

What is your go to Slushie flavour on a hot day?

What makes a show so bad you have to veto it? I know you guys have said you refused to cover the Christmas special Raw where Del Rio killed Santa, and I think that something like the 1/4/10 TNA show was worse.

when are you guys watching capitol punishment 2011?

What are some of your favorite albums of all time and do you have any recommendations?

If you could book any aqua teen hunger force characters in a wrestling company who would you have as champions and why

Long time listener first time caller here, with the prices of retro video games (and video games in general) constantly increasing and the emulation community growing by the day, is having a physical collection still worth it?

Watched an old SGH, and Marcus was on it! Yoooo. The chat flooded with 7s. What was up with all the 7s? Thank you. Goodnight.

James, which era is your favorite iteration of Dance Gavin Dance?

what guitars did james get for the gh3 aftershow, and will there ever be a part 2. I like guitar hero

I think the burning question on everyone's mind is What if the Usos got big and fat and became The Two Rikishis. Dos Rikishis Twoniors

curious to hear your guys' insight; what do you think it wouldve taken for WCW to come out on top in the monday night war instead of WWF, and how different do you think the landscape of wrestling would look today if that happened?

When yall gonna book that busch trip? Coasters are running hella fast in this heatwave

Push. Fire. Jobber. Jon Heidenreich Steve Sniffs Jim Ross Burger

Do you guys listen to Chris Van Vliet's Insight Podcast? With a wide range of interesting guests (especially Sandman and Heidenreich) it gives you an understanding into lots of famous moments/stories from any individual and I thought that you guys might be into that.

Fuck dude?

Can I get a signed copy of Arwen's Sandwhich from you both? Definitely willing to pay too.

What’s your favorite fan chant?

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

What's your guy's go to nitro grill order?

What are some impressions/voices you wish you could pull off of the pod but are rather difficult compared to Stone Cold and Hogan?

Fuck Marry Kill: Diego, Fernando, and El Torito???

Do y'all fuck with the V/H/S franchise?

I listened to an old Q&A recently where you guys mentioned possibly being able to show unused DPW belt designs, any shot that's still on the table?

What has been or is your favourite running gag/bit from the show? E.g “Or Maybe Not Brother, Rock Ending segments with If ya Smell, Scott Hall, etc.”

Less of a question, but when you guys talk about Ric Flair and the way he takes big bumps on his hip, do you know why that is? I remember reading it was from an airplane crash he was in that messed up his back. He used to be a huge guy, like Dino bravo huge, until the accident and he dropped weight and changed his style

Have you guys played any of The Backrooms video games?

Was there a major rift that led to Tony leaving? Will we ever see him make an appearance for The Long Way?

What do you miss the most from running DPW and what do you not miss at all.

What was the shittiest match you guys saw live at a show?

why?

What da PizzaGuy doin?

Mt Rushmore of fast food burgers?

Are there any wrestlers that you thought were lame that ended up being cool after watching matches of theirs, or any guys that you liked when you were younger that you’ve now soured on?

Who do you think is the greatest female wrestler of all time?

Are there any episodes/matches that are on a review blacklist for the boys? Aka "god DAMN stop asking us to review ____, it's not gonna happen"

Are the boys rocking the new Diablo season?

With the new format for the long way being a guest picks the show would you ever consider a “Long Way guest tier” on patreon or just having a patron on the show? Also where’s the Lucha Underground reviews?

If you could perform a talent swap between any company in a given year, which 2 wrestlers or tag teams would you swap?

Hey boys. I’m a law student, so I love hearing about suits and contract disputes on the podcast. What’s your favorite wrestling-related lawsuit or legal issue that you’ve talked about or that you’ve heard about?

The after show has been a great addition to DEADLOCK, love seeing you guys play video games. Now that you're play games for DEADLOCK, will we finally see you guys play "ROGUE WARRIOR" the game about Dick Marcinko? I know Dan Ryckert gave you a copy ages ago.

I have 2 questions first one for Johnny and the other one for the both of you. Any updates about the royal rumblethon. My second question is Who would win Davi Bostitus or Chase Richardson

who are you

Since it’s topical - what are your thoughts with the apparent end of physical media for video games (Sony announcing they are seizing production of physical games post January 2028, Microsoft being rumored to ditch a disc drive for next Xbox, Nintendo just kind if being the last hold out with still focusing on Japanese market and their love of second hand stores)

Are there previous episodes that you guys have reviewed that you've ever considered doing a re-review on?

If you guys had to do a Jackass Stunt, which one would you do?

Hey yo, we need to see a halo 2 run with da bois chico, or DICK, THE COCK, JOHNSON gets it.

What did you boys do for work before Deadlock?

What’s you guys’ coffee orders?

what happens when one of you get sick? will there be a guest? a solo episode? the possibilities are endless!

Hey Jawnny, what’s your favorite and least favorite Anthony Graves match?

What are your video game Mount Rushmore for wrestling games and games in overall?

With jackass ending with their latest movie, what are your favourite bits from the jackass movies and tv show?

This question is for Jawny, Ivan Ooze here, if you could’ve saved me would you have?

What's your biggest blind spot in pro wrestling you'd love to dive into whether it be a style, year, promotion or wrestler?

What is the future of the DPW app?

What's the worst to watch in regards to the pod; WWE at its worst, WCW at its worst, or TNA at its worst?

What are you guy’s top 5 albums ever ?

What's your unrealistic and realistic dream matches?

When you run DPW’s one show in 2026 in Japan, will you have a mom section?

With DPW gone, what happened to all the materials for the shows? Like there's at least 12 DPW turnbuckle pads kicking around in the world somewhere, where are those?

What are your favorite flavors of ice cream?

Can we all come on for an episode of the long way

If you guys had a chance to do everything over with DPW, is there anything you would have changed and why?